Believers and non-believers have much in common, and much to discuss. Perhaps a good place to start would be the question of Pontius Pilate: “What is truth?”

‘It’s Really Quite Simple’: 

Being Truthful About Atheism

by ELISE HILTON

he Center For Inquiry has a new billboard up here in Grand Rapids, MI, touting happiness without religious belief. On one of their websites, they explain, “It’s really quite simple,” that is, being human is good and wondrous and we live in an amazing time and place. A video outlines their thoughts:

As I, a believer in God, watched this video, I found myself nodding: “I agree, yup, uh-huh.” We are here for only a brief period of time, we are trying to better our world, we do share in each others’ joys and sorrows. Christians are also just as fascinated and intrigued by the wonders of science: water found on Mars, the ability of scientists to find markers on our DNA that may make it possible to eradicate diseases and create healthier lives for us. It’s amazing how much we Christians and atheists have in common.

Of course, there is a “but.” The video says that those without religious faith seek to live lives based on honesty, dignity, compassion and…truth. There it is. The “but.” But what is “truth” when there is no moral foundation, when there is no guidance other than one’s own desires and wishes, when there is no restraint placed on the unfortunate human tendencies towards narcissism, self-satisfaction and selfishness? As a Christian, I hear the echo of Pontius Pilate: “What is truth?” (John 18:38)

The “Living Without Religion” website attempts to tackle this question:

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